Will Corruption & Favouritism End In Football??? Nigeria as a case study...U-17 World Cup.
It so much pains my heart whenever i hear the news about the issue of corruption & favouritism associated with our daily football routines. This have had negative effect on the growth and development of sport in so many countries and it bitters me the most that whenever such topic is raised, African nations are always the centre bone of the topic where my own country Nigeria shares about 48% of the ration. This sadistic behaviour of our leaders have driven our enthusiastic youth crazy that they all want to fly abroad to rekindle their sportsmanship spirit. Our leaders who feel they have every power, right and authority to shape the nations sports life to their direction are the main cause of the underdevelopment we've been suffering. At this juncture, we cry out and call for help from the outside world. Source Recently in the Under 17 world cup going on in Brazil, the Nigerian team tops the table with six points in two matches and are looking quite elegant as they march on. Little did we know that there have been an inside house issues between the Nigeria football federation and the coach Manu Garba when he refused to smuggle in Abba Bichi who seems to be the son of the Director General of the Department of State Service (DSS) Yusuf Bichi. He coach who initially rejected the directive for the coercive inclusion said that the DSS's son is not good for the team later succumbed to pressure amidst threats and dumped Ogaga Oduko to include the 15 years old Bichi. "Oduko had been with the team since the time of the U-17 Africa Cup ofNations tournament in Tanzania. He was also with the team during the preparatory tour of Turkey and we all see his overall contribution to the team. We were surprised when he was dropped in the final squad list and saw the name of Abba Bichi included,” sources told SaharaReporters. Source Bichi who based in China was never part of the team and the helpless lad Oduko was asked to remain in Brazil while the game goes on. How disheartening can this be. Our highly ranked officials in the Nigeria football federation who should be backing up and empowering the youths are the ones collecting miniature tokens just to kill the career of a 17 year old.....How sad. 😭 😭 When will this vile nature end?????. Source The source said, “Bichi, the DSS DG’s son might not play for the team because the coaching crew cannot vouch for his ability. You can see that he was not featured in the game even though he was listed in the squad. We may not get to see him play a crucial part in the tournament except in games that the team does not place importance on.” But truth be told, this is not a league, its a cup were you face knockout stages and you can't say you wont place importance on these games. Clearly stating, Abba Bichi will not be included in any game as he does not have the known qualities to be in the team. Money, bribery and corruption got his name to the team list but it shouldn't take him any further if Nigeria is to play a better game in this on go in U-17 world cup. The Team have managed to qualify to the round of 16 with six points after winning their first two games against Ecuador and Hungary while they lost their third game to Australia. Well, we anticipate what he next round holds for them. I wish them luck though. Well, a word for Ogaga Oduko. Source Every disappointment eventually turns to a blessing directly or indirectly. Stay calm and keep the positive vines boiling. You'll surely go places beyond imaginations. For more story and claims made by the adopted father of Ogaga, hit the link https://www.nairaland.com/5494992/ese-odoko-son-ogaga-oduko Thanks For Reading...
Will Corruption & Favouritism End In Football??? Nigeria as a case study...U-17 World Cup.
It so much pains my heart whenever i hear the news about the issue of corruption & favouritism associated with our daily football routines. This have had negative effect on the growth and development of sport in so many countries and it bitters me the most that whenever such topic is raised, African nations are always the centre bone of the topic where my own country Nigeria shares about 48% of the ration. This sadistic behaviour of our leaders have driven our enthusiastic youth crazy that they all want to fly abroad to rekindle their sportsmanship spirit. Our leaders who feel they have every power, right and authority to shape the nations sports life to their direction are the main cause of the underdevelopment we've been suffering. At this juncture, we cry out and call for help from the outside world. Source Recently in the Under 17 world cup going on in Brazil, the Nigerian team tops the table with six points in two matches and are looking quite elegant as they march on. Little did we know that there have been an inside house issues between the Nigeria football federation and the coach Manu Garba when he refused to smuggle in Abba Bichi who seems to be the son of the Director General of the Department of State Service (DSS) Yusuf Bichi. He coach who initially rejected the directive for the coercive inclusion said that the DSS's son is not good for the team later succumbed to pressure amidst threats and dumped Ogaga Oduko to include the 15 years old Bichi. "Oduko had been with the team since the time of the U-17 Africa Cup ofNations tournament in Tanzania. He was also with the team during the preparatory tour of Turkey and we all see his overall contribution to the team. We were surprised when he was dropped in the final squad list and saw the name of Abba Bichi included,” sources told SaharaReporters. Source Bichi who based in China was never part of the team and the helpless lad Oduko was asked to remain in Brazil while the game goes on. How disheartening can this be. Our highly ranked officials in the Nigeria football federation who should be backing up and empowering the youths are the ones collecting miniature tokens just to kill the career of a 17 year old.....How sad. 😭 😭 When will this vile nature end?????. Source The source said, “Bichi, the DSS DG’s son might not play for the team because the coaching crew cannot vouch for his ability. You can see that he was not featured in the game even though he was listed in the squad. We may not get to see him play a crucial part in the tournament except in games that the team does not place importance on.” But truth be told, this is not a league, its a cup were you face knockout stages and you can't say you wont place importance on these games. Clearly stating, Abba Bichi will not be included in any game as he does not have the known qualities to be in the team. Money, bribery and corruption got his name to the team list but it shouldn't take him any further if Nigeria is to play a better game in this on go in U-17 world cup. The Team have managed to qualify to the round of 16 with six points after winning their first two games against Ecuador and Hungary while they lost their third game to Australia. Well, we anticipate what he next round holds for them. I wish them luck though. Well, a word for Ogaga Oduko. Source Every disappointment eventually turns to a blessing directly or indirectly. Stay calm and keep the positive vines boiling. You'll surely go places beyond imaginations. For more story and claims made by the adopted father of Ogaga, hit the link https://www.nairaland.com/5494992/ese-odoko-son-ogaga-oduko Thanks For Reading...
Will Corruption & Favouritism End In Football??? Nigeria as a case study...U-17 World Cup.
It so much pains my heart whenever i hear the news about the issue of corruption & favouritism associated with our daily football routines. This have had negative effect on the growth and development of sport in so many countries and it bitters me the most that whenever such topic is raised, African nations are always the centre bone of the topic where my own country Nigeria shares about 48% of the ration. This sadistic behaviour of our leaders have driven our enthusiastic youth crazy that they all want to fly abroad to rekindle their sportsmanship spirit. Our leaders who feel they have every power, right and authority to shape the nations sports life to their direction are the main cause of the underdevelopment we've been suffering. At this juncture, we cry out and call for help from the outside world. Source Recently in the Under 17 world cup going on in Brazil, the Nigerian team tops the table with six points in two matches and are looking quite elegant as they march on. Little did we know that there have been an inside house issues between the Nigeria football federation and the coach Manu Garba when he refused to smuggle in Abba Bichi who seems to be the son of the Director General of the Department of State Service (DSS) Yusuf Bichi. He coach who initially rejected the directive for the coercive inclusion said that the DSS's son is not good for the team later succumbed to pressure amidst threats and dumped Ogaga Oduko to include the 15 years old Bichi. "Oduko had been with the team since the time of the U-17 Africa Cup ofNations tournament in Tanzania. He was also with the team during the preparatory tour of Turkey and we all see his overall contribution to the team. We were surprised when he was dropped in the final squad list and saw the name of Abba Bichi included,” sources told SaharaReporters. Source Bichi who based in China was never part of the team and the helpless lad Oduko was asked to remain in Brazil while the game goes on. How disheartening can this be. Our highly ranked officials in the Nigeria football federation who should be backing up and empowering the youths are the ones collecting miniature tokens just to kill the career of a 17 year old.....How sad. 😭 😭 When will this vile nature end?????. Source The source said, “Bichi, the DSS DG’s son might not play for the team because the coaching crew cannot vouch for his ability. You can see that he was not featured in the game even though he was listed in the squad. We may not get to see him play a crucial part in the tournament except in games that the team does not place importance on.” But truth be told, this is not a league, its a cup were you face knockout stages and you can't say you wont place importance on these games. Clearly stating, Abba Bichi will not be included in any game as he does not have the known qualities to be in the team. Money, bribery and corruption got his name to the team list but it shouldn't take him any further if Nigeria is to play a better game in this on go in U-17 world cup. The Team have managed to qualify to the round of 16 with six points after winning their first two games against Ecuador and Hungary while they lost their third game to Australia. Well, we anticipate what he next round holds for them. I wish them luck though. Well, a word for Ogaga Oduko. Source Every disappointment eventually turns to a blessing directly or indirectly. Stay calm and keep the positive vines boiling. You'll surely go places beyond imaginations. For more story and claims made by the adopted father of Ogaga, hit the link https://www.nairaland.com/5494992/ese-odoko-son-ogaga-oduko Thanks For Reading...
Abuse In Football
Abuse. The word strikes fear into my heart every time I hear or read about it it. Physical, mental and sexual abuse. How often does it happen? Why does it happen? Who does it? These questions haunt me everyday. It is hard to talk about such a detrimental issue because it happens around the world. Children being abused. Adults being abused. Animals being abused. Where does this end? An ex Football player by the name of Paul Stewart was abused for 4 years by an unnamed youth coach from the age of 11-15. This was a huge step taken by Mr Stewart and I raise my hat off to him for opening up on this repulsive and outrageous act. Recently, ex football player Andy Woodward admitted to being abused by his coach. How hard a step was this by Mr Woodward, only those who have been through this can answer. Abuse is something of a taboo subject, mainly because it is a horrifying experience that happened and are afraid to relive that pain again. First of all, I would like to commend Mr Woodward on his incredible courage to speak out on this particularly painful issue and my support to those who have been or are victims of abuse. Why was this so hard to talk about you may ask? Answer me this. Would a grown man talk about an issue that you see associated with women? Ever thought about what you learned growing up as men? Don’t be sensitive. Hold the pain down. ‘Be a man’. This saying alone should tell you all you need to know about the education many men get, in my opinion. Many women are the victims of abuse and even they don't speak out due to harassment, persecution and being called liars by the general public. I urge people who are going through this and have gone through it, speak out. Help will be available and I urge humanity not to dismiss claims about abuse but to investigate. This topic is not easy to write about because it is truly a barbaric era in which abuse of all kinds is taking place. The bright light at the end of the tunnel is that people like Mr Andy Woodward and Mr Paul Stewart have told their story, painful as can be, so that the people who are suffering, we are with you. We will help you. Speak out. It will only get better.
Abuse In Football
Abuse. The word strikes fear into my heart every time I hear or read about it it. Physical, mental and sexual abuse. How often does it happen? Why does it happen? Who does it? These questions haunt me everyday. It is hard to talk about such a detrimental issue because it happens around the world. Children being abused. Adults being abused. Animals being abused. Where does this end? An ex Football player by the name of Paul Stewart was abused for 4 years by an unnamed youth coach from the age of 11-15. This was a huge step taken by Mr Stewart and I raise my hat off to him for opening up on this repulsive and outrageous act. Recently, ex football player Andy Woodward admitted to being abused by his coach. How hard a step was this by Mr Woodward, only those who have been through this can answer. Abuse is something of a taboo subject, mainly because it is a horrifying experience that happened and are afraid to relive that pain again. First of all, I would like to commend Mr Woodward on his incredible courage to speak out on this particularly painful issue and my support to those who have been or are victims of abuse. Why was this so hard to talk about you may ask? Answer me this. Would a grown man talk about an issue that you see associated with women? Ever thought about what you learned growing up as men? Don’t be sensitive. Hold the pain down. ‘Be a man’. This saying alone should tell you all you need to know about the education many men get, in my opinion. Many women are the victims of abuse and even they don't speak out due to harassment, persecution and being called liars by the general public. I urge people who are going through this and have gone through it, speak out. Help will be available and I urge humanity not to dismiss claims about abuse but to investigate. This topic is not easy to write about because it is truly a barbaric era in which abuse of all kinds is taking place. The bright light at the end of the tunnel is that people like Mr Andy Woodward and Mr Paul Stewart have told their story, painful as can be, so that the people who are suffering, we are with you. We will help you. Speak out. It will only get better.
Abuse In Football
Abuse. The word strikes fear into my heart every time I hear or read about it it. Physical, mental and sexual abuse. How often does it happen? Why does it happen? Who does it? These questions haunt me everyday. It is hard to talk about such a detrimental issue because it happens around the world. Children being abused. Adults being abused. Animals being abused. Where does this end? An ex Football player by the name of Paul Stewart was abused for 4 years by an unnamed youth coach from the age of 11-15. This was a huge step taken by Mr Stewart and I raise my hat off to him for opening up on this repulsive and outrageous act. Recently, ex football player Andy Woodward admitted to being abused by his coach. How hard a step was this by Mr Woodward, only those who have been through this can answer. Abuse is something of a taboo subject, mainly because it is a horrifying experience that happened and are afraid to relive that pain again. First of all, I would like to commend Mr Woodward on his incredible courage to speak out on this particularly painful issue and my support to those who have been or are victims of abuse. Why was this so hard to talk about you may ask? Answer me this. Would a grown man talk about an issue that you see associated with women? Ever thought about what you learned growing up as men? Don’t be sensitive. Hold the pain down. ‘Be a man’. This saying alone should tell you all you need to know about the education many men get, in my opinion. Many women are the victims of abuse and even they don't speak out due to harassment, persecution and being called liars by the general public. I urge people who are going through this and have gone through it, speak out. Help will be available and I urge humanity not to dismiss claims about abuse but to investigate. This topic is not easy to write about because it is truly a barbaric era in which abuse of all kinds is taking place. The bright light at the end of the tunnel is that people like Mr Andy Woodward and Mr Paul Stewart have told their story, painful as can be, so that the people who are suffering, we are with you. We will help you. Speak out. It will only get better.
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